ISTANBUL, Oct 30 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Philippines raised the volcanic alert level to 3 on Friday after a “moderately explosive” eruption occurred at Mayon Volcano, urging evacuations within a 6-kilometre (3.7-mile) radius, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
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The Philippines raised Mayon Volcano's alert level to 3 following a moderately explosive eruption that sent an ash plume 3,000 meters into the air. Authorities urged evacuations within a six-kilometer radius due to the risk of lava flows in the coming weeks.
- PHIVOLCS raised the alert level to 3 after detecting sustained seismic activity and forceful ash ejections.
- Ashfall is expected in Daraga, Guinobatan, and adjacent municipalities in Albay province.
- The eruption signals a new magmatic phase with increased chances of lava flows in the immediate future.
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